Advanced manufacturing (AM) technologies such as robotics and 3D printing give manufacturers access to value-added benefits through versatile and efficient production, but the adoption of such technologies is still hindered by the large financial investments needed and difficulties with engineering and maintenance.
As Singapore eyes growth of 50 per cent in the manufacturing sector over the coming decade, building up the country’s AM ecosystem will be pivotal to achieving this economic target. Highlighting what the sector needs to progress to the next stage, industry leaders and key stakeholders at the executive roundtable Advancing Additive Manufacturing Innovations and Startups, presented by SGInnovate and the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC) in partnership with Enterprise Singapore, during the Deep Tech Summit, outlined key areas where more work is needed to encourage innovation in Singapore’s AM ecosystem.
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